Cam Thomas is expected to make his return to play in the Nets‘ game against the Timberwolves on Saturday, head coach Jordi Fernandez said, per Brian Lewis of the New York Post (Twitter link).
Lewis reports (via Twitter) that Thomas went through a full practice on Friday morning after being cleared for full contact work. He has been sidelined since November 5 due to a hamstring strain.
The Nets started the season with a 3-16 record, but they’ve hit their stride of late, going 6-3 in their last nine games.
“I just want to get back on the court and play,” Thomas said, when asked if the team’s newfound success motivated him to be a part of the team (Twitter link via Lewis).“I mean, it’s obviously good seeing them playing well. I just want to get back on the court and play.”
After signing a qualifying offer last summer to stay in Brooklyn on a one-year deal, Thomas has only appeared in eight games this season, averaging 21.4 points and 2.6 assists in 28.3 minutes per contest. A prolific scorer, Thomas has struggled to stay on the floor in recent years, making just 33 appearances over the past two seasons due to recurring hamstring issues.